Pennsylvania Road Signs: PennDOT Exam, 15 mph Zones & Work Zone Law

Is it required to turn on headlights in a Pennsylvania work zone? What is the school zone speed limit in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or Allentown? What happens to your license if you pass a school bus in Pennsylvania? PennDOT administers an 18-question learners permit test. 15 correct required. Pennsylvania law requires headlights on in all posted work zones. School zones cap at 15 mph when zone lights are flashing or during the indicated time period. A police-issued school bus stopping-law conviction carries a 60-day license suspension and 5 points; a Pennsylvania school bus camera violation is a $300 civil fine with no points or suspension. Forcing a cyclist off the road can mean criminal charges.

1. Pennsylvania PennDOT 18-Question Test and Why Forcing a Cyclist Off the Road Can Mean Criminal Charges

Pennsylvania roads connect Philadelphia urban grid, the Pennsylvania Turnpikes mountain crossings, Pittsburgh river valley interchanges, and the rural routes of Appalachian Ridge country. PennDOT administers a three-part license process: vision test, knowledge test (18 questions, 15 correct required), and road test. Fail the knowledge test. retake the next business day. The learners permit application is valid for one year. Visit a Driver License Center near you or go to penndot.gov.

2. Pennsylvania Sign Shapes: What PennDOTs 18-Question Knowledge Test Covers About Colors and Categories

Pennsylvania driver manual covers road signs from the perspective of all vehicles. bicycles, horse-drawn vehicles, and motor vehicles are all subject to the same sign laws. On the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Pocono Mountain routes, and Philadelphia dense urban corridors, sign shape and color identify a category before text is readable. Know every row here before your PennDOT knowledge test.

Shape	Diagram	Meaning	Example Sign
Octagon (8-sided)		STOP. come to a complete stop, wheels fully stopped, check all directions, then proceed when clear
Triangle (inverted)		Yield slow down, check traffic; if clear proceed, if not stop and wait until safe to go
Diamond		Hazard ahead; slow down, stay alert, and be ready to stop or steer
Rectangle (vertical)		Legal requirement; obey this sign or face fines and points on your record
Rectangle (horizontal)		Informational sign; read it and use it to navigate or plan your route
Pentagon (5-sided)		School zone ahead; reduce speed and watch for children crossing
Round (circle)		Railroad crossing ahead; slow down, look both ways, and prepare to stop
Pennant		No passing zone; do not attempt to overtake any vehicle ahead
Orange (any shape)		Construction or work zone ahead; slow down, stay alert, and obey all posted signs
Blue (any shape)		Motorist services nearby; exit if you need fuel, food, or medical care
Brown (any shape)		Park or scenic area ahead; follow directional signs to reach it

Pennsylvania road sign color meanings: Black-and-white or red-and-white signs are commonly regulatory; yellow with black is used for warnings; orange with black marks work zones; green guide signs provide highway directions; blue service signs show nearby services; and blue or brown tourist-oriented guide signs identify attractions and parks.

3. Pennsylvania Regulatory Signs: Point Violations, 60-Day Suspensions and Criminal Charges for Forcing Cyclists Off the Road

Regulatory signs carry legal force under the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code. violations can result in fines and points on your record. Specific PA consequences include: a police-issued school bus stopping-law conviction = 60-day suspension and 5 points; forcing a cyclist off the road = illegal and potentially subject to criminal charges. White rectangular signs, prohibitory signs, and lane-control signs are all tested on the PennDOT knowledge exam.

STOP Sign

Come to a full stop and yield before proceeding

YIELD Sign

Slow down and give right-of-way; stop if needed before proceeding

Speed Limit Sign

Do not exceed this speed; adjust for road and weather conditions

Do Not Enter Sign

Entry prohibited; turn around or find an alternate route

Wrong Way Sign

You have entered a one-way road against traffic

No U-Turn Sign

U-turns are prohibited at this location

No Left Turn Sign

Do not turn left here; continue straight or turn right

No Right Turn Sign

Do not turn right here; continue straight or turn left

One Way Sign

All traffic flows one direction; do not enter going the wrong way

Keep Right Sign

Move to the right side of the island or obstruction

Do Not Pass Sign

Do not overtake any vehicle ahead until passing is permitted again

No Turn on Red Sign

Wait for a green signal before turning; do not turn on red

No Left Turn on Red Sign

Wait for green before turning left; no turn on red permitted

No Right Turn on Red Sign

Wait for green before turning right; no turn on red permitted

Turn Left Only Sign

You must turn left from this lane; going straight is not allowed

Turn Right Only Sign

You must turn right from this lane; going straight is not allowed

Straight or Turn Right Sign

From this lane you may only go straight or turn right

Minimum Speed Limit Sign

You must drive at least this speed; move right if driving slower

Slower Traffic Keep Right Sign

Move to the right lane if you are driving slower than traffic

No Parking Sign

Parking prohibited here; find a legal parking area nearby

No Trucks Sign

Trucks prohibited on this road; use an alternate truck route

No Bicycles Sign

Cyclists must not enter; use an alternate route

No Pedestrian Crossing Sign

Pedestrians must not cross here; use the nearest crosswalk

Reserved Parking Sign

Park here only if you qualify; others must find a different spot

Four Way Stop Sign

Stop completely, then take turns in order of arrival

Stop Except Right Turn Sign

Traffic making the permitted right turn does not have to stop; other movements must stop as posted

Left Turn Yield on Green Sign

Yield to all oncoming traffic before completing your left turn

Lane Use Control Sign

Follow the sign; only the shown movement is permitted from this lane

Restricted Lane Ahead Sign

Check eligibility before entering; unauthorized use is a violation

4. Pennsylvania Warning Signs: Turnpike Mountain Grades, Pocono Curves, Delaware Water Gap and Railroad Approaches

Diamond-shaped yellow warning signs flag hazards before you reach them. on Pennsylvania roads that means steep grade warnings on Turnpike mountain crossings, sharp curve warnings on Pocono and Appalachian Ridge routes, deer crossing signs across Pennsylvania extensive rural corridor, and school zone advance warnings preceding a 15 mph reduction. Orange marks work zones where headlights are legally required and workers may be very close to traffic.

No Passing Zone Sign

This pennant-shaped warning sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone and is posted on the left side of the road

Left Curve

A curve to the left is ahead; reduce speed

Right Curve

A curve to the right is ahead; reduce speed

Sharp Left Turn

A very sharp left turn is ahead; slow down

Sharp Right Turn

A very sharp right turn is ahead; slow down

Winding Road

Multiple curves ahead; reduce speed and stay in your lane throughout

Set of Curves (Left-Right)

Multiple curves ahead curving left then right; reduce speed

Set of Curves (Right-Left)

Multiple curves ahead curving right then left; reduce speed

Sharp Turns (Left-Right)

Successive sharp turns ahead; slow down significantly

Slippery When Wet

Wet road is slippery; reduce speed and increase following distance

Deer Crossing

Animals frequently cross here; slow down and scan both sides of the road

Pedestrian Crossing

Crosswalk ahead; slow down and be prepared to yield to pedestrians as required

Bicycle Crossing

Cyclists cross here; slow down and yield before proceeding

School Zone / Crossing

Children may be present; slow to posted speed

School Crossing Ahead

School crosswalk ahead; yield to crossing guard and children

Divided Highway Begins

Road splits ahead; keep right and stay in your lane

Divided Highway Ends

Two-way traffic resumes ahead; stay right and watch oncoming traffic

Merging Traffic

Traffic may merge into your lane from another roadway or ramp; entering traffic must yield to traffic already on the major roadway

Added Lane

Two roadways meet ahead, but merging is not necessary because entering traffic uses a newly added lane

Lane Ends Ahead

Your lane ends soon; check mirrors, signal, and merge now

Lane Ends Merge Left

Your lane ends; signal and move left before the lane disappears

Left Lane Ends

Left lane ends ahead; signal and move right before it closes

Road Narrows

Road gets narrower ahead; stay centered and reduce speed

Narrow Bridge Ahead

Bridge is narrower than the road; slow down and stay centered

Low Clearance

Overhead clearance is restricted; do not proceed if your vehicle is too tall

Railroad Crossing (RR)

Tracks ahead; slow down, look both ways, and stop if a train is coming

Hill / Steep Grade (Downgrade)

Steep hill ahead; reduce speed now and use a lower gear if needed

Bump

Speed bump ahead; slow down before reaching it

Dip

Dip in the road ahead; reduce speed to avoid bottoming out

Loose Gravel

Loose gravel on road; reduce speed and increase following distance

Pavement Ends

Paved surface ends ahead; slow down before the surface changes

Shoulder Drop Off

Edge of road drops steeply; stay away from the shoulder

Watch for Ice on Bridges

Bridge may be icy; reduce speed and avoid sudden braking or steering

Two Way Traffic Ahead

Divided road ends; move to the right and watch for oncoming traffic

Cross Road

Intersection ahead; slow down and scan left and right before crossing

Cross Traffic

Traffic crosses from both sides; slow down and be ready to yield or stop

T Intersection

Your road ends ahead; slow down and prepare to turn left or right

Side Road

A side road joins ahead; watch for vehicles entering from the right or left

Highway Intersection Ahead

A major intersection is approaching; reduce speed and be ready to yield

Road Entering Curve

A road merges on a curve ahead; watch for vehicles entering

Roundabout

Yield to traffic already in the roundabout; then enter and keep right

Truck Rollover

Trucks must slow significantly; high rollover risk on this curve

Weave Area

Lanes are entering and exiting; stay alert, check mirrors, and adjust speed

Advisory Speed

Safe speed for this curve; slow to the posted advisory speed

Traffic Signal Ahead

A traffic light is ahead; reduce speed and be ready to stop

5. Pennsylvania Guide Signs: I-76 Turnpike, I-95, US-30 Lincoln Highway and Every Exit Between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia

Guide signs do not regulate driving. they show destinations, distances, and services. Green = highway navigation. Blue = motorist services. Brown = parks and recreation. Pennsylvania state traffic routes use the distinctive keystone route marker.

Interstate Route Marker

You are on this interstate highway; note the number for navigation

US Route Marker

You are on this US highway; note the number for navigation

State Route Marker

You are on this state route; note the number for navigation

Exit Sign (Exit Only)

The lane below the EXIT ONLY panel leaves the highway; change lanes if you are not exiting, or you must exit if you stay in the lane

Mile Marker

Marks your location on the route; note it for emergency or navigation use

Services Sign

Services available at next exit; move right if you need to stop

Hospital Sign (H)

Hospital is nearby; follow signs if you need emergency care

Diesel

Diesel fuel available ahead; exit if your vehicle needs it

Park / Recreation Sign

Park or recreation area nearby; exit and follow directional signs

6. Pennsylvania Traffic Signals: Amber Bus Lights Mean Prepare to Stop: and What the PennDOT Test Covers

Flashing red = stop sign. Flashing yellow = caution: slow down, look, and proceed with care. The PennDOT knowledge test covers standard lights, arrow signals, flashing signals, and pedestrian signals. School bus amber lights mean you MUST prepare to stop. this is a legal requirement in Pennsylvania, not just a suggestion.

If a Pennsylvania traffic signal is not working, treat the intersection as a four-way STOP. At ramp-metering signals, wait for green, but still merge only when a safe gap is available. For Pennsylvania lane-use control signals, a downward green arrow means the lane is open; a yellow X means leave the lane safely because its direction is about to reverse; a red X means the lane cannot be used; and white lane-control arrows mark left-turn-only lane use.

Standard Traffic Lights

Steady Red

Stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection; after stopping and yielding, right on red is allowed unless prohibited, and a left from a one-way street onto another one-way street may also be allowed

Steady Yellow

Slow down and prepare to stop; do not speed up to beat the light

Steady Green

Proceed if the road is clear; turns are allowed unless prohibited, but yield to vehicles and pedestrians when turning

Green Arrow (left)

Proceed only in the arrow direction; yield to pedestrians

Steady Yellow Arrow

The green or flashing-yellow-arrow movement is ending; slow and prepare to stop, or complete the turn cautiously if already in the intersection or unable to stop safely

Steady Red Arrow

Stop; the same turns on red allowed for a steady red signal are allowed after stopping and yielding unless a sign prohibits them

Circular Green (no arrow)

Proceed if the road is clear; you may turn right or left unless prohibited, yielding to pedestrians and oncoming traffic when turning

Opposing Traffic Extended Green

Oncoming traffic still has green; wait and do not turn left yet

Flashing Signals

Flashing Red

Treat as a stop sign; stop fully, then proceed when safe and clear

Flashing Yellow

Slow down, check for hazards, and proceed with caution

Flashing Red Beacon

Treat the overhead beacon as a stop sign

Flashing Yellow Arrow

Turn in the arrow direction with caution after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

Pedestrian Signals

WALK / White Walking Figure & DONT WALK / Orange Hand

White figure = cross now; orange hand = do not start crossing

Flashing Orange Hand + Countdown

Crossing phase ending; finish if started, do not begin

Key test point: Flashing red = stop sign. Flashing yellow = caution: slow down, look, and proceed with care. A flashing yellow arrow permits the turn only after yielding. School bus amber = you MUST prepare to stop; school bus red + stop arm = stop at least 10 feet away.

7. Pennsylvania Pavement Markings: Lane Lines, 100-Foot Railroad No-Pass Zone and Work Zone Headlight Requirements

Yellow center lines separate opposing traffic, and yellow lines also mark the left edge of divided highways, one-way streets, and ramps. White lines separate same-direction lanes and mark the right roadway edge. PennDOTs driver manual covers lane lines, road arrows, and pavement symbols. Pennsylvania also prohibits passing within 100 feet of a railroad grade crossing and parking within 50 feet of the nearest rail.

Line Colors

Yellow lines

Yellow center lines separate opposing traffic; yellow also marks the left edge of divided highways, one-way streets, and ramps

White lines

White lines separate same-direction lanes and also mark the right edge of the roadway

Line Types

Broken yellow line (Single)

You may pass on your side if it is safe and clear ahead

Solid yellow + broken yellow

Pass only from the broken-line side when it is safe; do not pass from the solid side

Double solid yellow lines

Motor-vehicle passing is not allowed in either direction; when passing a bicycle, Pennsylvania law allows crossing a center double yellow line if necessary and safe to provide at least 4 feet of clearance

Broken white line

You may change lanes if it is safe; always check mirrors and signal first

Solid white line

As a general rule, do not cross a solid traffic line except when making a turn; solid white also marks the right roadway edge

Double solid white lines

Do not change lanes here; stay in your current lane

Center Turn Lane

For left turns only; signal, enter the lane, and turn; do not use it to travel

Center Turning Lane (sign)

For left turns only; signal, enter, and turn; do not drive through it

Pavement Symbols & Special Markings

Arrows in lane

You must follow the arrow direction from this lane

Stop line (wide white bar)

Stop completely behind this line; do not roll past it

Stop Here on Red

Stop at this painted line; do not inch forward past it

Crosswalk lines

Pedestrian crossing zone; yield to pedestrians as required and obey traffic or pedestrian signals at signalized intersections

Broken white line (pavement)

You may change lanes if it is safe; check mirrors and signal first

Solid white line (pavement)

As a general rule, do not cross a solid traffic line except when making a turn; solid white also marks the right roadway edge

Double solid white lines (pavement)

Do not change lanes here; stay in your current lane

Railroad crossing markings (X + RR)

Tracks ahead; slow down, look both ways, and be ready to stop

Diagonal yellow lines (gore area)

Do not enter or drive through this area; it is off-limits to traffic

Bicycle lane marking

Reserved for cyclists only; do not drive or park in this lane

HOV / Carpool lane diamond

Use this lane only if you have the required number of occupants

Key test point: Yellow center lines separate opposing traffic, while yellow lines also mark the left edge of divided highways, one-way streets, and ramps. White lines separate same-direction lanes and mark the right roadway edge.

8. Pennsylvania Work Zone Laws: Headlights Required, Yield to Workers and 15-Day Suspension for Certain Active Work Zone Violations

Pennsylvania law requires drivers to turn on headlights in all posted work zones, not just active work zones. Yield the right-of-way to workers and construction vehicles in the active work zone. Workers, barricades, and heavy machinery may be very close to traffic. Many crashes occur in the transition zone before the work area begins.

Road Work Ahead

Construction zone begins ahead; reduce speed and stay alert

Flagger Ahead

A person is directing traffic; obey their signals

Workers Ahead

Road workers are present; slow down and be ready to stop

Active Work Zone

You are in an active work zone; drive with extra caution

End of Active Work Zone

Work zone ends; resume normal speed and check posted limit

Work Zone Headlights

Turn on your headlights now; required by law in this work zone

Lane Closed Ahead

A travel lane ends ahead; merge early

Road Closed

Road is completely closed; follow detour signs

Orange barrels / cones

Active work zone boundaries; stay within marked lanes

Channelizing devices (barricades)

Follow the barricades; do not drive through or around them

• You must obey flagpersons and police officers directing traffic in Pennsylvania work zones.
• Pennsylvania law requires you to turn on your headlights in all posted work zones, not just active work zones. If police stop you for another work-zone traffic violation and your headlights are off, an additional $25 fine applies.
• In an active work zone, a police-issued conviction for driving 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit, or a qualifying safe-speed conviction after a reportable crash, results in a 15-day license suspension. Fines for certain traffic violations are doubled in active work zones.
• Pennsylvania work zone speed camera penalties: automated enforcement in an active work zone applies at 11 mph or more over the posted limit. The first automated violation is a warning, the second is $75, and third or subsequent violations are $150; these are civil penalties with no license points.
• Many crashes occur in the transition zone before the work area. slow down as soon as you see the first warning signs, before you reach the active zone.
• Do not follow vehicles too closely in work zones. if traffic suddenly slows or stops, you may have no room to maneuver. Stay in your lane; oncoming traffic may have no room to move either.

Key test point: Orange always means construction or work zone. If you see orange, reduce speed and increase following distance immediately.

9. Pennsylvania Railroad Crossings: No Passing Within 100 Feet, No Parking Within 50 Feet and Following Required Vehicles

Pennsylvania prohibits passing within 100 feet of or when crossing any intersection or railroad grade crossing. When a railroad signal, lowered gate, flagger, audible train warning, or plainly visible train requires a stop, stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail. No parking within 50 feet of the nearest rail. Required vehicles. school buses, taxis, public/private buses, and hazmat trucks. must stop at railroad crossings. When following these vehicles, anticipate the stop and maintain adequate following distance.

Stop Line

Stop here completely when required before proceeding

RR Crossbuck Sign (X-shaped)

Located at the crossing; yield to trains

Railroad Crossing (at crossing)

You are at the crossing; stop if lights flash or gate lowers

Crossing Gates

Lower when a train is coming; never drive around a lowered gate

Pavement markings (X + RR)

Tracks ahead marked on pavement; slow down and prepare to stop

Flashing Red Lights

A train is approaching; stop and wait until fully clear

• The round yellow advance warning sign is the first sign before a PA railroad crossing. slow down and look both ways.
• Passing within 100 feet of a railroad grade crossing is prohibited when the pass would require driving to the left side of the roadway.
• When a stop is required by an approaching-train signal, lowered gate, flagger, audible warning, or a train plainly visible in hazardous proximity, stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail.
• No parking within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.
• School buses, taxis, public/private buses, and trucks transporting hazardous materials must stop at railroad crossings. be prepared to stop when following these vehicles.
• Never stop on or attempt to cross the tracks if there is not enough room for your vehicle on the far side.

Key test point: When a railroad stop is required, stop 15-50 feet from the nearest rail. Passing within 100 feet is prohibited when the pass requires driving left of the roadway center, and parking within 50 feet of the nearest rail is prohibited.

10. Pennsylvania School Zone (15 mph) and Bus Laws: 10-Foot Stop, 60-Day Suspension and What Counts as a Divided Highway

Pentagon-shaped school zone signs in Pennsylvania precede a 15 mph speed limit when lights are flashing or during the indicated time period. When a school bus stops with red lights flashing and stop arm extended, stop at least 10 feet away. from behind, coming toward it, or at an intersection. A criminal conviction after a police stop carries a 60-day suspension, 5 points, a $250 fine and $35 surcharge; an automated side-stop-arm violation is a $300 civil fine with no points or suspension. The divided highway exception only applies with a physical barrier. guiderails, concrete, curbs, grass strips, a stream, or trees. A painted center line does not count.

School Zone

School ahead; reduce speed and watch for children

School Speed Limit

Obey the reduced speed limit posted in school zones

Speed Limit Lights Flashing

Obey 15 mph when the lights are flashing or during the time period indicated on the sign

School Crossing Ahead

School crosswalk ahead; yield to crossing guard and children

• Pennsylvania school zone speed is 15 mph when the lights on the school zone sign are flashing or during the time period indicated on signs.
• When a school buss amber (yellow) lights flash, you MUST prepare to stop, this is a legal requirement in Pennsylvania.
• When the red lights flash and the stop arm extends, stop at least 10 feet from the bus. Stop if you are behind the bus, coming toward it, or approaching an intersection where the bus is stopped.
• Remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing, the stop arm withdraws, and the children have reached a safe place.
• Exception: You do not have to stop if on a separate roadway or opposite side of a divided highway with a physical barrier, guiderails, concrete barriers, curbs, grass strips, a stream, or trees qualify. A painted center line does NOT qualify.
• A criminal school-bus stopping-law conviction after a police stop carries a $250 fine plus a $35 surcharge, 5 points, and a 60-day license suspension.
• Do Pennsylvania school bus camera tickets add points? No. An automated side-stop-arm violation is a $300 civil fine and does not add license points or cause a license suspension.

Key test point: The pentagon shape is used exclusively for school signs. No other sign category uses this shape. making it one of the easiest shapes to identify on the exam.

11. Pennsylvania Pedestrian and Bike Signs: Never Force a Cyclist Off the Road: It is Illegal and Can Mean Criminal Charges

When a pedestrian crosses in a Pennsylvania crosswalk, drivers must yield; at a signalized intersection, pedestrians and motorists must obey the traffic-control devices. PA law specifically states it is illegal to force a bicyclist off the road. and drivers may face criminal charges for doing so. When passing a bicycle, motorists must allow at least 4 feet at a careful, reduced speed and may cross the center double yellow line when necessary and safe to provide that clearance. Both sign types may use fluorescent yellow-green.

Pedestrian Crossing Sign

Crosswalk ahead; slow down and be prepared to yield to pedestrians as required

Bicycle Crossing Sign

Cyclists cross here; slow down and yield before proceeding

No Bicycles

Cyclists must not enter; use an alternate route

No Pedestrian Crossing

Pedestrians must not cross here; use the nearest crosswalk

• When a pedestrian crosses in a marked crosswalk, or in an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection where traffic controls are absent or not operating, drivers must yield. At signalized intersections, both pedestrians and motorists must obey the traffic-control devices.
• When passing a bicycle, slow to a careful and prudent reduced speed and leave at least 4 feet. If necessary and safe, Pennsylvania law permits crossing the center double yellow line to maintain that clearance.
• It is illegal to force a bicyclist off the road in Pennsylvania. you may face criminal charges. Never turn sharply in front of a bicycle.
• Do not sound your horn close to a cyclist. it may startle them into your path. If you must use it, tap quickly and lightly.
• Watch carefully for cyclists when making turns. Children on bikes may come onto the road from sidewalks without warning.
• Fluorescent yellow-green may be used for pedestrian, bicycle, and school warning signs; use the shape and symbol to identify the sign.

Key test point: Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks as Pennsylvania law requires, while signalized crossings are governed by the traffic-control devices. When passing a bicycle, leave at least 4 feet; crossing a center double yellow line is permitted when necessary and safe to provide that clearance.

12. How to Pass Pennsylvania PennDOT 18-Question Test: 15 Correct, Headlights in Work Zones and the Physical Barrier Bus Rule

• 18 questions, 15 correct required. Fail. retake the next business day. Practice questions and "possible driving situations" are available on PennDOTs website. Visit penndot.gov before your test.
• Pennsylvania school zone = 15 mph. Not 20, not 25. 15. Applies when zone sign lights are flashing or during the indicated time period. Speeding here carries 3 points.
• School bus amber lights = you MUST prepare to stop. Stop at least 10 feet from the bus when red lights flash. A police-issued criminal conviction carries a 60-day suspension and 5 points; an automated side-stop-arm violation is a $300 civil fine with no points or suspension.
• Divided highway exception requires a physical barrier. Guiderails, concrete barriers, grass strips, a stream, or trees qualify. A painted line does NOT. Know what counts and what does not. it is tested.
• Turn on headlights in all posted work zones. it is the law. This applies even when the work zone is not active. Police-issued speeding of 11 mph or more over the posted limit in an active work zone can trigger a 15-day license suspension.
• Speed limits. School zones: 15 mph when flashing or during indicated times. Pennsylvania maximum speed limit is 70 mph; always follow the posted limit.
• Railroad crossings. When a train-related stop is required, stop 15-50 feet from the nearest rail. Passing within 100 feet is prohibited when the pass requires driving left of center, and no parking is allowed within 50 feet of the nearest rail.
• Give bicyclists at least 4 feet when passing. Slow to a careful reduced speed. If necessary and safe, you may cross the center double yellow line to provide the required clearance. Forcing a cyclist off the road may result in criminal charges.
• Flashing signals. Flashing red = full stop. Flashing yellow = caution: slow down, look and proceed with care. Flashing yellow arrow = yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning.
• Horse-drawn vehicles follow the same road signs as motor vehicles. Pennsylvania Driver Manual states that its road rules apply to bicycles, horse-drawn vehicles, and motor vehicles.